On Friday, October 14, we will remind all of you of your God-given right to ditch out of work to raft, hike, learn how to surf, or take a motorcycle tour — basically to do any fun, outdoors thing you've been putting off. National Day of Adventure is a skip day for adults where we encourage you to take a single-day adventure that will turn your sick day into a sick! day.

Franconia Ridge is no ordinary day hike. This nine-mile trail through New Hampshire’s White Mountains is basically one endless summit. On the climb you’ll gain about 3,800 feet and then traverse three mountain peaks that sit in full view of Mount Washington, where the planet’s second highest wind speed, 231 mph, was recorded.